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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2016)

Filed February 2, 2016For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2016, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 financial results. The report primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial information. While not a comprehensive financial statement itself, this filing serves as an official notification of the results announcement and provides a gateway to the key figures and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 financial results on February 2, 2016.
  • 2The official results are detailed in a press release, Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
  • 3The filing serves as an "Item 2.02" disclosure regarding Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 4ADM utilized non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings release and conference call.
  • 5A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures is provided within the referenced press release.
  • 6The information provided in this 8-K is subject to specific disclosure limitations under SEC rules, not being considered 'filed' for certain purposes unless expressly incorporated into other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's (ADM) fourth quarter and full-year 2015 financial results, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results, commentary, and reconciliations are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) where the results and related information are presented.

Non-GAAP financial measures are metrics that are not calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Companies often use them to provide a clearer view of their ongoing operational performance by excluding certain items. ADM mentioned these measures and provided a reconciliation to the GAAP equivalents in their press release.